Exploring the Italian Population's attitudes toward health data sharing for healthcare purpose and scientific research: a cross-sectional study.

Background: This study aimed to explore the Italian population's knowledge and perceptions regarding health data storage and sharing for treatment and research and to identify factors associated with citizens' attitudes toward data storage and sharing.

Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire, distributed to 1389 participants, collected sociodemographic information, assessed knowledge and gauged attitudes toward sharing data for treatment and research. Descriptive analyses and logistic regressions were performed to examine the associations between sociodemographic factors and knowledge/attitudes about data storage and sharing.

Pandemic impact on training and mental health of medical residents: an Italian multicentre prospective study.

Objective: To describe the mental health of Italian medical residents during COVID-19 pandemic and explore the impact of personal and work-related changes on their mental health.

Methods: A multicentre prospective study was conducted on a sample of Italian residents across five timepoints (February-October 2021). Mental health outcomes (symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, depression, anxiety, poor sleep quality) were assessed.

Intentions to move abroad among medical students: a cross-sectional study to investigate determinants and opinions.

Aim: The lack of health professionals and the physicians' migration trend represents a challenging issue for the health systems' sustainability worldwide. The current study aims to evaluate the intentions of Italian medical students to pursue their own careers abroad by investigating the push and pull factors of migration.

Subject And Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed among Italian medical students through a self-administered questionnaire.

Knowledge on Sexually Transmitted Infections and Dedicated Health Care Centers Among Italian Adults: Insights From a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a global concern. In Italy, despite the presence of publicly funded STI diagnostic centers, limited attention has been given to the knowledge of these services among the adult population. This study primarily aimed to evaluate Italian adults' knowledge about STI and dedicated health care centers.

Persistent Valvular Regurgitation After Acute Rheumatic Fever: Early Predictors of Long Term Outcomes in a Pediatric Retrospective Cohort.

Describe the echocardiographic evolution of valvular regurgitation in patients with rheumatic carditis (RC) and to establish which features may predict long-term outcome, in the absence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) relapse. Retrospective cohort study. 123 patients with confirmed RC, diagnosed at Turin Children's Hospital between 2010 and 2019.

Mapping research on LGBT+ persons' health: a bibliometric analysis.

Aims: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other people (LGBT+) individuals may have a greater risk of experiencing mental and physical health issues. In the past years, the predominant theme of research was HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study aimed to explore the most recent patterns in medical research concerning LGBT+ persons.

Assessment of Italian Population Awareness on One-Health, Zoonoses and the Mpox Vaccine: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

In recent decades, the rise of zoonotic diseases has emerged as a significant human health concern, highlighting the interconnectedness of human and animal health within the framework of the "One Health" (OH) concept. This study, conducted in Italy in 2023, sought to gauge the general population's awareness of OH and zoonotic diseases while identifying influencing factors. Additionally, it aimed to assess awareness of an Mpox virus vaccine, particularly pertinent due to the 2022 outbreak across Europe.

Parental Perception of Children's Mental Health During the Pandemic: Insights From an Italian Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: This study explores the impact of the pandemic on children's mental health. It examined the understanding of parents regarding their children's mental condition and their ability to identify issues, 2 years post the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, 507 Italian parents reported on their youngest child aged between 2 and 17, totaling 507 children.

Gender medicine attitudes among medical students: An Italian cross-sectional study.

We aimed to explore attitudes and training experiences of medical students toward gender medicine (GM). A cross-sectional study with convenience sampling was conducted (sample size = 430). To assess predictors of high GM consideration in patient management, a multivariable logistic regression was performed.

Exploring the potential of ChatGPT for clinical reasoning and decision-making: a cross-sectional study on the Italian Medical Residency Exam.

Background: This study aimed to assess the performance of ChatGPT, a large language model (LLM), on the Italian State Exam for Medical Residency (SSM) test to determine its potential as a tool for medical education and clinical decision-making support.

Materials And Methods: A total of 136 questions were obtained from the official SSM test. ChatGPT responses were analyzed and compared to the performance of medical doctors who took the test in 2022.

Candida auris: A bibliometric analysis of an emerging global health threat.

Background: Candida auris (CA) is an emerging fungus, classified as an urgent global health threat, that resists common antifungal drugs and decontamination procedures; identification requires specific tools; transmissibility and mortality are high in healthcare settings. Infection and colonisation can be long-lasting, leading to problems in isolation procedures and the risk of outbreaks. This study aims to evaluate publication and citation related metrics, identify major keywords and topics, and assess geographic distribution of published articles.

Risk perception, knowledge about SARS-CoV-2, and perception towards preventive measures in Italy: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

Introduction: After COVID-19 outbreak, governments adopted several containment measures. Risk perception and knowledge may play a crucial role since they can affect compliance with preventive measures. This study aimed to explore the extent and the associated factors of risk perception, knowledge regarding SARS-CoV2, and perception towards preventive measures among the Italian population.

Exploring Knowledge and Awareness of HCV Infection and Screening Test: A Cross-Sectional Survey Among an Italian Sample.

Addressing HCV represents a public health priority, especially in Italy, which has the highest HCV prevalence in Europe. This study primarily aimed to explore knowledge about the HCV infection and awareness of the existence of the HCV screening test in Italy, before the implementation of awareness campaigns in 2022. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted (December 2021-January 2022).

The Environmental Health Literacy of Italian General Population: The SPeRA Cross-Sectional Study.

Environmental health literacy (EHL) includes knowledge of health effects due to environmental exposure and skills to protect health from environmental risks. This study investigated some aspects about EHL of the Italian adult population. Data were collected through questionnaires ( 672) and analysed through multivariable logistic regression models.

Exploring Cyberaggression and Mental Health Consequences among Adults: An Italian Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

Cyberaggression (CyA) embraces a broad spectrum of hostile behaviors through electronic means. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate features and outcomes of this phenomenon among Italian adults. A nationwide survey was distributed on social media platforms.

Sex Education in Italy: An Overview of 15 Years of Projects in Primary and Secondary Schools.

School-based sex education is essential to improve the knowledge and behavior of young people. Unlike most European countries, sex education in Italy is not compulsory in the school curriculum. Therefore, to assess potential gaps, the main aim of this study was to explore Italian regional initiatives about sex education.

The wellbeing of adolescents and the role of greenness: A cross-sectional study among Italian students.

Introduction: Adolescence is a critical period of life, and the level of wellbeing acquired during this stage might have an influence on health status in adulthood. The wellbeing of adolescents is associated with both biological and environmental determinants. To date, few studies have evaluated the effect of exposure to urban green spaces (i.

Assessment of dietary supplement consumption among Italian university students: The multicenter DiSCo study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the consumption of dietary supplements (DSs) and related sociodemographic characteristics or behaviors in Italian undergraduates.

Methods: A questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study was carried out between October 2021 and May 2022 involving undergraduates from 12 public universities. The use of DSs in the previous 6 mo, the aim and reason for use, the purchasing channel, and related adverse effects were explored and compared by sex.

Gut microbiota, behavior, and nutrition after type 1 diabetes diagnosis: A longitudinal study for supporting data in the metabolic control.

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) risk involves genetic susceptibility but also epigenetics, environment, and behaviors. Appropriate metabolic control, especially quickly after the diagnosis, is crucial for the patient quality of life.

Methods: This study aimed to produce a quantitative comparison of the behavior, nutrition habits, and gut microbiota composition between the onset and the 1-year follow-up in 35 children with T1D.

Antibiotics Self Medication among Children: A Systematic Review.

The phenomenon of bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rapidly growing global problem. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics as well as self-prescription are among the most important causes contributing to the growth of antibiotic resistance in humans. This systematic review describes the phenomenon of antibiotics self-medication (ASM) in children.

Opioid Misuse: A Review of the Main Issues, Challenges, and Strategies.

In the United States, from 1999 to 2019, opioid overdose, either regularly prescribed or illegally acquired, was the cause of death for nearly 500,000 people. In addition to this pronounced mortality burden that has increased gradually over time, opioid overdose has significant morbidity with severe risks and side effects. As a result, opioid misuse is a cause for concern and is considered an epidemic.

Exploring the Relationship between COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal and Belief in Fake News and Conspiracy Theories: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Italy.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by an infodemic, which includes fake news (FNs) and conspiracy theories (CTs), and which may worsen vaccine refusal (VR), thus hindering the control of the transmission. This study primarily aimed to assess COVID-19 VR in Italy and its relationship with belief in FNs/CTs. Secondarily, it explored the conviction in FNs and CTs and associated variables.